
Installation Instructions
®
Grade 1 Key-In-Lever
Cylindrical Lockset
CL3500 Series
IMPORTANT: The accuracy of the door preparation is critical for the proper functioning and security of this lever
handle lock.Misalignment can cause premature wear and a lessening of security.
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In U.S.:
Corbin Russwin, Inc.
225 Episcopal Road
Berlin, CT 06037 USA
www.corbinrusswin.com
Technical Product Support: Phone: 888-607-5703
In Canada:
ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Canada
160 Four Valley Drive
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada L4K4T9
www.assaabloy.ca
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Attention Installer
Please read these instructions carefully to prevent
missing important steps.
Please note:Improper installation may result in
damage to the lock and void the factory warranty.
Install Latchbolt
A
Install Lockbody
B
Install Inside Trim
C
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1
3
5
2
6
B
A
C
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FM237 (07/12)
TEST OPERATION: Rotate levers to see that latchbolt moves freely.
DO NOTFORCE.
If lockset does not operate properly, remove lockset from door and check door preparation.
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Door & Frame Preparation
Mark door
Locate and mark horizontal center line at desired height above
floor. Fold template over edge of door, centering on horizontal
line.Mark centers of holes at proper backset.Mark both sides
of the door.
Note:
Be sure to verify backset before marking & drilling door.
Install Strike
®
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Drill door
A.2-1/8” (54mm) hole thru door. Cut ANSI tab notch es
as shown on template (except CL3550 and CL3570).
B.Drill 1”(25mm) hole in edge of door.Cut out for
latch front 5/32” (4mm) deep. 1-1/8” (29mm) wide
x 2-1/4” (57mm) high.Check latch unit for proper
width front and square or round corners
(except CL3550 and CL3570).
C.Drill two (2) 11/32”(8mm) Dia. holes through door
for all functions.
Caution:
To avoid splintering wood doors,drill holes from both sides.
Optional Installations
For CL3580 & CL3581 Function Only.
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Cylinder Installation
®
To Install Interchangeable Core
(With lever already installed on lock)
A.Install Tailpiece
Corbin Russwin
Core
** Verify that security disc
is installed for either 6 or
7 pin Corbin Russwin or
small format cores.
Schlage®Core
Tailpiece
Security Disc**
Tailpiece
Set for
Primus
Tailpiece
Spacer
(Used with 6 Pin
Cylinder Only)
Tailpiece set
for all Schlage
cores except
Primus
To Remove
Interchangeable Core
A.Insert key marked
CONTROL and turn
clockwise approximately
15 degrees.See Figure 4.
B.Pull core and tailpiece
completely out of lever.
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Figure 4
Install Standard Cylinder
Make sure lock is unlocked.
A.Make sure cylinder tailpiece is aligned in same direction as
cylinder bible. Slide cylinder all the way into lever.
•For 6-pin cylinder:Fold retainer at hinge and press fit
retainer halves together as shown.
•For 7-pin cylinder:Break retainer at hinge and discard
spacer section. Also remove black cylinder spacer from
inside of chassis rollback for clearance.
B.Insert key marked
CONTROL and turn
clockwise approximately
15 degrees.
See Figure 2.
C.Insert core into lever and return
key to its original horizontal
position locking core in place.
See Figure 3.
D.Withdraw key.
Test lockset for
correct function
with operating key.
E.Control key has no
further use in lockset
installation and must
be safeguarded for
return to Security personnel
when installation is complete.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Standard Cylinder Tailpieces
ACTUAL
SIZE
SHOWN
7/8"
(22)
6 PIN
11/16"
(17)
Corbin Russwin conversion kit for Schlage
cylinders with CL3800 lockset.
1.Remove threaded collar and Schlage®tailpiece.
2.Install CL3500 tailpiece
with threaded collar.
(adjust collar for proper
end play of plug.)
7 PIN
®
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Lever Removal and Installation
®
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LEVER STYLE
Push / Turn Button
RELEASE
TOOL
Plain Lever
RELEASE
TOOL
Cylinder Lever
RELEASE
TOOL
REMOVAL
Hold in button,
push release tool into
release hole,
remove lever
Push release tool
into release hole,
remove lever
Rotate key 45° clockwise
(from shed position),
Push in release tool into
release hole, remove lever
INSTALL
Push button in,
slide lever on.
Make sure lever
will not pull off
Slide lever over
lever catch.
Make sure lever
will not pull off
Insert key and rotate
45° (from shed
position), slide lever
on.
Make sure lever
will not pull off
Interchangeable Core Lever
LEVER CATCH
(Move in direction of arrow)
ROSE
LEVER
Remove cylinder and
tailpiece,(see page 3)
Use flat blade screwdriver
to pull back lever catch,
remove lever
Slide lever over
lever catch
Make sure lever
will not pull off
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